Zalman Shazar

Zalman Shazar (1889–1974) was an Israeli politician, journalist and writer.

Also recorded as Shneur Zalman Rubashov; Shneiur Zalman Robshov.

Overview

Recorded at birth as שניאור זלמו רובאשאוו.

Born at Mir in 1889, died at Jerusalem in 1974.

In detail

Zalman Shazar studied at University of Strasbourg. training under Yehuda L. Katzenelson is recorded. the recorded working language is Yiddish, Hebrew and English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Jerusalem. Positions recorded include President of Israel and Knesset member. Membership is recorded of Jewish National Council.

Distinctions recorded are Bialik Prize, honorary doctor of the Bar-Ilan University, honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and honorary citizen of Jerusalem.

Sources

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